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Where to Eat
Restaurant facts
Fast Facts There are more than 1,800 restaurants in Greater Raleigh.
Many Raleigh favorites are among a handful, nationwide, that have won prestigious dining awards from Distinguished Restaurants of North America, Wine Spectator and AAA.
Sweet tea, barbecue, homestyle vegetables – perhaps this is what your mind conjures up when you think about dining in the South. And while you’ ll still find those native dishes in abundance, savvy and cultured dining clientele will also find some innovative dining experiences in uniquely charming settings. Greater Raleigh’ s culinary scene is experiencing a veritable renaissance, making it one of the hottest new dining destinations in the region.
If you’ re looking for after-hours entertainment and exciting nightlife, downtown Raleigh has it all. Fayetteville Street, Glenwood South and the Warehouse District are“ the” hotspots for comedy clubs, upscale bars and lounges. If live music is your passion, Raleigh has scores of venues that feature local and national artists.
Our area comprises a diverse network of neighborhoods and entertainment districts. Cameron Village and North Hills round out Raleigh’ s entertainment and nightlife options, while nightspots in Cary, Morrisville and other surrounding communities offer even more local flavor.
Recently, Greater Raleigh checked in near the top of several national rankings of the best areas for singles and nightlife.
A broad selection of ethnic cuisines ranging from Czech to Ethiopian will satisfy the most curious tastebuds.
Restaurants in surrounding communities such as Apex, Cary or Wake Forest may evoke a small-town feeling, but the dining quality is just as strong.
Craft Beer Capital Greater Raleigh has recently fermented into the state’ s capital of craft beer. Nearly 10 breweries are already operating or under formation in Wake County – most with on-site tours or taprooms. Learn more at visitRaleigh. com / beer.
Wine Country North Carolina is a premier wineproducing destination. Chatham Hill Winery, located in Morrisville, has won numerous awards for its locally produced vintages. Adams Vineyards and Winery and Cloer Family Vineyards are Greater Raleigh’ s newest local wineries.
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